06 May 1888
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1888
Page
1
May 5 dispatches detail a wide range of political commentary and rumors. The speech snippets reference Mr. Camwellum, Senator Inoatts, and a New York conference on Irish politics. Debates touch on tariff policy, Cobden Club membership, and labor issues in the United States.
Dispatch from Charleston shows Democrats and Republicans in Kanawha County wrestling for Third District delegates. Alderson leads the Democratic side in Charleston with six delegates to Snyder’s four, while two thirds of the county delegation reportedly favor Snyder. Republicans met to pick delegates for both the Third District Congressional and State conventions.
A report clarifies an alleged lynching attempt on Senator Voorhees by Lee W. Sinclair, finding the act merely a drunken outburst with no harm. The piece also covers a wrestling card featuring Jack Raney, police interference threats, and a separate note on journalistic commentary and other local items.
Interview with National Republican Executive Committee chair notes Blaine health remarks and lingering speculation about his potential nomination at the next convention. It cites growing sentiment among Republicans for his leadership, while denying any concrete pledge or full commitment to back John Smith or Joe Jones.
Congressman Collins sees possible vice presidential candidates from the West and doubts Blaine will remain in the race. The World notes Blaine may be reachable during the convention. Carnegie invites Blaine and wife for a Highlands visit amid reports of his health and travel plans.
A wide rebellion by Jay Gould backed directors threatens to halt plans for absolute control of the National and Great Northern railways. In Michigan a lynching scare follows the murder of John Atkins, with 1800 locals gathering to demand justice. Monopolies expand in Baltimore as three firms consolidate waa production. Blalocks plead and admit murder in Kansas. Detroit capitalists lease the Saginaw mine and Keely Motor extension gets court time.
At the New York Methodist Episcopal General Conference on May 5, a woman in the gallery asked to speak, prompting debate on whether women delegates may sit. Bishop Hurst and Rev. Wiles led proceedings as rules were suspended to consider gender inclusion, with supporters arguing church law allows women in lay and clerical roles. The vote, however, failed by 112 to 187, halting immediate action and delaying further discussion until Monday.
The Gallentem agreed to submit differences with the United States for arbitration under terms limiting payment times for debts and credits. A related item notes deliberations in Calcutta Parliament and a mayoral meeting in Dontin. Reported disturbances in Lowndes county prompt protests and aerial treks await updates as a train incident is noted near Bowser West Virginia.
A political dispute erupts in Friese Wootereen Virginia after a circular signed by Wm Mahone, chairman of the ant cowards, spurs clashes at a midnight meeting. Kaller aligns with anti Mahone forces while a separatist secommer backs the ex Senator and blames Reddleberger for last county defeat. State convention clashes loom as Monday arrangements and contestations surface.
The Times attacks high admission costs at base ball games run by hired managers to protect gate receipts. It warns Spalding against resisting price reductions, arguing cutbacks are needed to avoid driving away fans and hurting the sport.
A fragmentary table of racing results notes Kemp defeating Haslan for the world championship by five lengths in an 82,500 mile race and hints Kemp may travel to Australia. Separately, the Terror is to be remodeled at Charleston navy yard with 225000 contract awarded to Howth Rostov Works. nearby, a Dalath Round House fire on the Boston coast damaged four engines, with pumps and track involved in the blaze.
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